2013 Map of San Luis

About this map

San Luis and the surrounding high-altitude agricultural landscape of the San Luis Valley are defined by an intricate network of irrigation canals and acequias. This 2013 survey details the vital water management systems that sustain the region, including the San Luis-Peoples-Ditch, Cerritos Canal, and Cerro Ditch Number 2. These waterways trace the contours of the land between Culebra Creek and Rito Seco, illustrating the enduring reliance on communal water rights in this historic Hispanic settlement area. To the south and east, the map documents the smaller communities of San Pedro, San Pablo, Chama, and Los Fuertes, each positioned along the drainage of Culebra Creek or Vallejos Creek. The geography is anchored by the prominent San Pedro Mesa and the nearby San Luis Airport, while local genealogy is represented by the San Pedro Cem.